Meredith Howard

Belleville News-Democrat

Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. She is a Baylor University graduate and has previously freelanced with the Illinois Times and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

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LATEST FROM MEREDITH HOWARD

Food & Drink

Vote now for your favorite local metro-east breakfast restaurant: Round 1

Updated September 29, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Business

Who’s the richest person in Illinois? See IL people on new Forbes billionaire list

September 29, 2026 at 4:02 AM

Business

These 9 hotels in Illinois were recently recognized by the Michelin Guide

Updated September 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM

Belleville

Does Illinois owe you money? The state holds $5 billion in unclaimed property

September 28, 2026 at 4:01 AM

Food & Drink

2 Illinois restaurants named among 50 best in US by The New York Times

Updated September 29, 2026 at 3:21 PM

Business

Frozen food sold at grocer with IL locations recalled for potential contamination

September 24, 2026 at 9:40 AM

Belleville

When should you get the flu shot and new COVID vaccine this year in Illinois?

September 24, 2026 at 3:55 AM

Food & Drink

Where is the best breakfast in the metro-east? Tell us your favorite for our poll

Updated September 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM

Business

This Illinois children’s hospital was recently named among the best in the US

September 23, 2026 at 4:02 AM

Business

How diverse is Illinois? How the state performed for socioeconomics and more

September 22, 2026 at 11:18 AM

Politics & Government

How early will voting begin in Illinois this year for the midterm elections?

September 21, 2026 at 3:55 AM

Metro-East News

Illinois reports increased measles cases as 9 counties have insufficient vax rates

September 21, 2026 at 3:55 AM

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